I just use the cut and paste method - 535 characters, 644 with spaces....
I've seen so many people make decisions based off the perception that robotic was less painful or required less recovery time, etc. I agree with others that the factor should be the skill of the...
Great news, and I hope the first of many Zero reports! Now, go have a beer for you and me....
My good thoughts and prayers are certainly with you David. You've been through enough for a platoon of men and I hope your journey with these catheters can come to a positive end. John...
Zero is such a wonderful number - congrats!...
I had my 6 month follow-up Thursday and was very relieved to have another Zero. I know I have some time to go to really have some calm, but I couldn't be happier with the results so far. As some of...
Congrats on making it to the other side! And posting from your iPhone to boot - I knew I needed one of those. Good luck on your continued recovery....
I just caught up and read you reports - congrats on the successful surgery and some wonderful post op reports. It sounds like you're doing really well - karate too!...
I can only comment on my individual case, but I had the same problem after my open procedure. However, I recovered quickly and now 65 days post op I have a stream I haven't had for years and almost...
Truly great news - welcome back to the club! John Def3...
Dave, Here's my hope for a Zero so we can get you back in the club! I also hope you thoroughly enjoyed the anniversary. John Def3...
I hereby submit my application for the "ZERO" club! I had my 6-week follow-up with my doctor today in his Richmod offices. I was escorted in and had some blood drawn, then waited in the exam room and...
+1 to being a loving girlfriend and taking steps so you can be your own best advocate. I'd also recommend the biopsy. It's an office procedure that while uncomfortable (and psychologically stressful...
My best to you - please keep us posted!...
Ron, It's good to see that you are being your own best advocate! John...
Congrats on the great news! I hope to be joining the club in a few weeks....
Is this only done at Mayo, and if so, which one?...
Thanks for even more to think about. :wink: Correction to your first link: http://www.webpathology.com/case.asp?case=23 ...
That's really good news Jeff, I hope you continue in the club!...
That is truly good news! Congrats to you and keep those Zeros coming....
Yeah, I agree. I'll make an assumption that many of them are young and thus ignorant; give them time, they'll learn and worse, some will find themselves in that same position....
The father of the new Florida Gators QB has PCa - here's wishing him and his family the best...... http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4948326 ...
BTT - #223....
I like the posts and articles, and the many associated articles Science Daily has on PCa and I think they all help ensure we remain informed so we can be our own best advocates....
I had the same thing and believe it was due to the catheter being in for 9 days. I continued to use a topical antibiotic for 5-days post removal and believe all the redness and irritation was gone by...
Just voted again, we're up to 200!...
Great news - and sharing it gives us all a ray of sunshine!...
Be careful about shaving prior to surgery, you may want to ask what their policy is as some hospitals will cancel your surgery if you shave yourself. I specifically asked my doctor about shaving and...
Well said and glad to hear your "Adventures with Catheters" may be over....
I believe one of the studies showed doubling time increased to 54 months....
I'm hoping for the best for ya - you've been through plenty. Is there any use in having an artifical neck implanted?...
Pomegranate extract tabs do the trick, too. I take them daily to help keep favorable odds stacked in my favor. I can never seem to get the darn quote function to work - Casey, are you using the POMx...
Sorry if this may be a rehash, but I did a search and didn't find anything on the forum. I'm not scheduled for my first post-op PSA until the 19th of March, but I'm hoping for the best. The links are...
Voted again today - #134....
Praying for you Jeff. Sounds like you have a good doctor and caught this early so you can begin salavge quickly....
+1 to what others have stated. I'd add that it could give a sense of urgency to pee, so drain yourself prior!...
Great news and good to hear things are getting better all around....
Congrats on the continued Zeros! I hope to be following you when I have my first test in March....
Great idea - I just went and voted. A suggestion - can you change the car's number to "50" to coincide with the average recommended age for a checkup? John...
Excellent news Tim! I'm 16 days out from an open surgery and too have some issues with my colon. While not difficult, it does seem to have a mind of it's own and when it's time to go, it's time to go!...
Walt will be in our prayers and Sharon and I wish him and his family well....
You can get a Fleet disposable enema kit (under $2) and you can do it yourself at home. I'll spare you the details but it's very intuitive and, in my case, it worked almost immediately. One word of...
My doctor came in and did the follow-up, then left the nurse to do the catheter removal. She did as others mentioned by filling my bladder with a measured amount of sterile solution, then pulled the...
I had my first indication in August of last year with an elevated PSA. I had a biopsy that showed I did not have an aggressive form of PCa so I took some time to do my research and make a decision...
Congrats on the good news and may God Bless You with more similar reports over the years!...
Welcome to the forum - good to see you're taking the time to learn as much as you can!...
Congrats Ricky - that's a great report. I'm hoping to get the same a few weeks from now!...
Hang in there Zak - we're here with ya!...
Ed, Welcome aboard! This forum is a great place to learn from others and see that this is a slow progressing disease so we have time ot make decisions that are right for us as individuals. Take your...
"Your mileage may vary." Each person reacts differently to the procedures. I'm 52 and had a 12 core biopsy in the Doctor's office under Lidocane. It was unpleasent, but I walked out of the office and...